About Jim Willis
Lived 1927 – 2026 (aged 98). Jim Willis was an American baseball player.
James Gladden Willis (March 20, 1927 – January 2, 2026) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1953 and 1954 seasons for the Chicago Cubs. Listed at , , Willis batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Doyline, Louisiana, and attended Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Over two seasons, Willis posted a 2–2 record with a 3.39 ERA in 27 appearances, including four starts and two complete games, giving up 25 runs on 59 hits and 35 walks while striking out 20. Willis died on January 2, 2026, at the age of 98.
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Who was Jim Willis?
American baseball player
When was Jim Willis born?
Jim Willis was born on 20 March 1927 in Doyline.
When did Jim Willis die?
Jim Willis died on 2 January 2026.
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Jim Willis was a baseball player.
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Jim Willis was American.
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· DBpedia: Jim Willis (1950s pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Willis. https://biography.guide/jim-willis/
MLA: "Jim Willis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-willis/.
Chicago: "Jim Willis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-willis/.
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